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  1. No more red light cameras in NJ
  2. If only they'd use real guns and live ammo...
  3. I love the look of a blued wheel gun. But stainless is easier to care for.
  4. Citizen's Rifle & Revolver Club in West Windsor may be a good option. http://crrc.org/crrc.htm
  5. The goal here seems NOT to be proving that Almeida should get a permit because he meets J.N. At this point, both his CLEO and the Superior Ct. have said he doesn't. If SAF is backing this, they're probably hopeful that this denial is so patently egregious that it'll demonstrate to a higher court that discretionary J.N. is obviously unconstitutional.
  6. Did you get one of those Italian surplus guns?
  7. "I'll reserve judgement on this - never had my Ruger apart. Have had the sideplate off of many a S&W and while it is a little intimidating the first time you do it - it ain't rocket science." I've done both. S&W is more complicated. "AFAIK, Smith has offered only one gun without the lock, since instituting them during the Clinton administration. That gun was offered through regular commercial channels. I know of no exclusive LE, non-lock, offering. These days, pretty much the only use LE has for a revolver is the J-frame as a BUG." http://www.sportsmansoutdoorsuperstore.com/products2.cfm/ID/118192/150544x/smith-and-wesson-442-38-special-no-internal-lock-(le) "Not sure how any of your above statements draw the conclusion that the Ruger is the correct choice, other than the initial cost savings, and to that I say, "You get what you pay for." Because I don't need a competition gun for HD. And while the Smith is nicer in all the ways I mentioned, it's not magic, nor is the Ruger a POS.
  8. Trigger Pull- S&W out of the box will definitely be better. I've only seen one GP with a trigger as nice as my stock Model 10-3 and it was an older gun that had been tuned as a bowling pin match gun. Accuracy- It's the Indian, not the arrow. Either one will hit where you want as long as you do your part. That said, a smoother (not necessarily lighter) trigger will make doing your part that much easier. Ruggedness- You're not going to break either one by using it as intended. The side plate thing, as I understand it, is a non-issue as far as durability. Some people cite the existence of "Ruger only loads" as proof that Ruger revolvers are stronger. In point of fact, that applies only to certain .45 Colt loads and the manuals will state something like 'only safe in Ruger, Freedom Arms and Magnum Research revolvers'. There was also an issue with hot, light (110-125gr) .357 ammo causing damage to the top strap of old K-frame S&Ws (aka flame cutting). The 686 won't have that problem. Value for Price- Depends. If you're looking for a competition gun, the 686 will be a better value, since bringing a GP up to S&W level performance will cost you as much as, if not more than, the initial price difference. Even with the GP100 Match Champion. If you're looking for a stock range/fun/defensive revolver, then the GP100 is just as good for a lot less $. Other considerations- If you like to tinker with your guns, the Ruger internal design is definitely simpler and therefore easier to work on. There's also the internal lock that S&W installs on their newer guns. Though rare, there are reports of the lock engaging during use, rendering the gun inoperable. Again, it's rare, but I wouldn't want one on any defensive firearm I own. Of course you can disable the lock yourself (or have a gunsmith do it), but that's kind of like saying you can do a trigger job on a Ruger to make it Smith-like. I'd rather my gun be what I want it to be out of the box. And before anyone poo-poos the lock issue as a non-factor, Smith makes no lock versions of their wheel guns for the L.E. market for a reason. Take that for what it's worth. On the pro side, the 686-Plus gives you 7 rounds and there are other Smith models that hold 8. Conclusion- I don't shoot in gun games. My revolvers are strictly range/home defense guns. As such, they're all Rugers, except for that one Model 10. And all future revolver purchases will likely be Rugers, unless I find a good deal on TRR8. YMMV.
  9. No, no, no... You do not lie to the cop who pulled you over and apparently had PC to search your car. You clam up and call your lawyer. You especially don't lie to nj police about where you bought a GUN from ANOTHER COP, whom the arresting agency WILL be calling.
  10. At my club, members are always welcome. At public ranges, not so much. Except the ROs.
  11. A small correction: You are absolutely NOT required to answer that question. However, if you choose to answer, don't lie.
  12. Meh. I'm not all that impressed: -Claimed 225 kills; Navy says 160 -Claimed he killed 2 carjackers in Texas; no record with the medical examiner, local LE, newspapers, witnesses, etc. -Claimed he killed ~30 looters in New Orleans during Katrina, again no record, plus "a spokesman for U.S. Special Operations Command (or SOCOM) said, "To the best of anyone's knowledge at SOCOM, there were no West Coast SEALs deployed to Katrina." Kyle’s recollection, he claimed, "defies the imagination." -And of course the lie about punching Jesse Ventura. Maybe it's a good movie, but that dude told so many lies I just can't be bothered.
  13. What Vlad said. Plus what T Bill. With a double serving of ::barf:: for pistol grips on shotguns.
  14. My wife and I went here last month http://www.bedandbreakfast.com/pennsylvania-lititz-swisswoodsbb.html I thought I'd hate a B&B, but this place was great. The owners are great, rooms are really nice and the property was beautiful. There's wolf preserve 5 minutes away which was really cool, Amish stuff, shopping for the gf, plus you can stop at Cabelas on the way back. ETA: The breakfast was crazy good.
  15. Chiappa Rhino revolver review with Jerry Miculek …:
  16. Or... A beautiful, blue & wood 10 round Ruger single action.
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